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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,344.96, 38,021.40 and 9,551.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,344.96, 38,021.40 and 9,551.22 is: 14,328.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,344.96 : 38,021.40 = 9,551.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,344.96/38,021.40 = 9,551.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,344.96x = 38,021.40 × 9,551.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,344.96x = 363,150,756.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 363,150,756.11/25,344.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 14,328.32

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